Mills sparks Peters Township comeback, win over Canon-McMillan
Olivia Ziegler (No. 22) and Izzy Allen battle for the basketball during section action between Peters Township and Canon-McMillan.
Isabella Quarture (No. 24) attempts to maintain possession of the ball as she drives down the court after making a steal but her progress is impeded by Lacey Russell (No. 13)
Full speed ahead
Tamara Mathis gets a step on Jordan Bisignani during a Class 6A Section 3 matchup between Canon- McMillan and Peters Township Monday night. Peters Twp.won 53-50. See Page C3 for game results.
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Makenna Marisa drives the paint during basketball action against Canon-McMillan.
Isabella Mills made a two-point basket and three free throws in the final minute to give Peters Township a 53-50 come-from-behind victory over visiting Canon-McMillan in a key Section 3 game in Class 6A Monday night.
Makenna Marisa poured in 33 points for the Indians (4-1, 11-2), who entered halftime tied, 22-22. Lillian Young finished with 10 points.
“She’s a special player,” said PT head coach Bert Kendall of Marisa. “She got off to a good start. Their defense was giving her shots she likes to shoot. She was almost all of our offense in the first half. We’re glad she’s on our team.”
Canon-McMillan (1-4, 8-5) was sparked by double-doubles from Tamara Mathis, 14 points and 12 rebounds, and Izzy Allen, 14 points and 10 rebounds. Erica Haught added 12 points.
“A lot of teams want to come in here and beat us because of where we are in the rankings,” said Kendall. “We’re happy to get their best effort. We’re going to learn a lot from this game.”
Canon-McMillan led 50-46 when Mills was fouled while shooting a three-pointer and made each ensuing free throw to pull the Indians to within one point with 30 seconds remaining. Following a C-M turnover, Mills made the go-ahead basket with 14 seconds to play. Marisa secured the win for PT with two free throws with six seconds remaining.